[f-AA] ### Of interest

[Fred Steadman]

I looked at a Nissan with the factory navigation system around 2004.   
One of the features of that system was (is) if you input a phone number 
(not mobile) it will take you to the address where that phone rings.


On Apr 1, 2007, at 1:29 AM, Tom Holmes wrote:

>  Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a
> > telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be
> given
> > the person's name and address. If you then hit MapQuest, you will get
> a
> > map to the person's house.  Everyone should be aware of this!  It's a
> > nationwide reverse telephone book. 
> >
> > If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up
> to
> > find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and
> > alarming.
> >
> > Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried
> my
> > number and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight
> to
> > our house. I did fill out the removal form for myself, and encourage
> all
> > of you to do the same. Quite scary.
> >
> > Please look up your own number.
> >
> > In order to test whether your phone number is mapped,  go to:
> > www.google.com <http://www.google.com/>
> >
> >
> > Type your phone  number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit
> > enter. If you want to B L O C K Google from divulging your private
> > information, simply click on your telephone  number and then click on
> > the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours.
> >
> > Check your own number and although this may not apply to you if you
> have
> > an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know
> > someone who needs to know this.
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Fred Steadman
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